Lead Security Officer

Are you looking for that next step up in your security career, if so then this position working for a world leading security company at a prestige and strategic infrastructure facility may be of interest to you.

Lead Security Officer.

Location

Berkeley, Gloucestershire. GL13 9PA.
Berkeley Nuclear Licenced site covers 27 hectares of special scientific interest on the bank of the River Severn. The site finished generating power in 1989 and is currently in the decommissioning phase.

Role Set and Remuneration

Leadership Set. Salary £42,478. Based on an average 42hrs per week, at an hourly rate of £19.45.

Hours of work and shift pattern

12-hour shifts on a rolling schedule of 2 days followed by 2 nights followed by 4 days off.

Valid SIA Licence Required for all applications

Valid Full UK driving licence required for all applications

Duties
Purpose of Role

To assist in the management and leadership of the Security Team in delivering a professional, effective Security Service and Emergency/ Contingency / Silent Hours Monitoring & Surveillance response capability to the Company and Site standards.

About You
Key Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

- Implement site Access Control procedures in accordance with the Site Security Plan (SSP) and Security Assignment Instructions (SAIs).
- Carry out searching of people, property and vehicles as per Company Standards and Procedures and the SSP.
- Carry out security patrols of the site and its environs in accordance with the SSP and SAI. Promptly report any incidents and irregularities in accordance with procedures.
- Assess and take appropriate immediate actions in response to incidents.
- Effective use of security management system (access control, alarm and CCTV equipment).
- Assess and take appropriate action in response to Plant alarms when in Silent Hours Surveillance and Monitoring
- Operate Health Physics monitoring equipment if applicable.
- Liaise with other staff, Security Guards, Site Security Manager (SSM), Deputy SSM (DSSM), Guard Force Manager (GFM), Duly Authorised Person (DAP)/ Duty Controller as appropriate.
- Act as a mentor for Security Guards.
- The post holder will be required to hold security vetting clearance at 'SC' level
- Assist in the management and leadership of the Security Team in delivering a professional, effective security service and Emergency/ Contingency/ Silent Hours Monitoring & Surveillance response capability to the Company and Site Standards.
- Be part of the process for performance management and development reviews for the Security Force in consultation with the GFM / DSSM/ SSM.
- Ensure effective communication within the Security Function and team.
- Monitor and make a record of performance through Task Observations and act as necessary to maintain and improve performance.
- Identify good practice in performance at sites and externally and promote and deploy across the Site.
- As an effective Lead Guard, the post holder will be responsible for contributing to People Management, Performance Management, Control and Supervision, Loss Control, Communications, Resource Management and Management of Systems and Processes.
- The post holder will be required to be a member of, and participate in, the Site Emergency/ Contingency Arrangements.
- Comply with the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments. Support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety Environment and Quality on Site.
- As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence.
- Contribute to the effective development and delivery of training within own area of specialism.
- Undertake baseline roles as required
- Support the effective deployment of company-wide policies, processes, systems and procedures ensuring that at all time the business remains compliant. This includes, but is not limited to, the need to comply with the company's Equality and Diversity Policy and undertake identified associated learning and development activities.

Leadership standard

The Leadership Standard captures what is needed for high performance leadership. It comprises "Four Lenses of Leadership":
- Inspire our people
- Safely deliver results
- Create the future
- Collaborate to unlock potential
Two of the lenses are focused on the future and two on the short term. This distinction is important as we all need to divide our time between delivering priorities and results today, whilst also focusing on future direction. We all have an important part to play in role modelling the right behaviours. It is not only what we do but how we conduct ourselves when carrying out our daily activities that matters.

Training

The post holder will be required to complete training as defined in Common Training Profiles, supplemented by Site Specific Training Profiles when required.

Authorisations

The post holder may be required to achieve various authorisations in order to carry out the full scope of the role. The requirements for specific authorisations are specified in Common Authorisation Instructions.


Person Specification

The main purpose of the Person Specification is to ensure that transparent and consistent criteria are applied for selection purposes. Individuals being considered for this role must therefore meet all of the essential criteria reflected in this person specification. In exceptional circumstances, where the individual does not fully meet the qualification criteria, demonstrable extensive experience will be considered, provided that their technical competence is assessed by the relevant Function as 'suitably qualified and experienced'.


Education / Qualifications / Training

- SIA or equivalent in Security Guarding- Essential
- SIA or equivalent in Conflict Management - Essential

Experience / Knowledge

- Demonstrable experience in security related work - Essential

Other Requirements

The post holder will be required to hold security vetting at 'SC' level - Essential

Key Information and Benefits
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free Parking
- Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S - G244

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